Relating to a study on governing structures of public universities; declaring an emergency.

Digest: The Act tells LPRO to work with a vendor to write a draft report about the results of two previous bills and send a final report to the LA before the start of the next session. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). [ Digest: The Act tells LPRO to study the results of SB 242 (2011). (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). ] Directs the Legislative Policy and Research Director to conduct a procurement and enter into a contract with a qualified vendor to conduct a study on the impact of Senate Bill 242 (2011) and Senate Bill 270 (2013) on higher education in this state. Specifies the data to be identified in the study and requires the [ director ] vendor to analyze specified potential alternative governing models for public universities in this state. [ Authorizes the director to enter into contracts with public or private entities for purposes of the study. ] Requires the director to submit a final report to the relevant interim committees of the Legislative Assembly by [ September 15, 2025. ] November 30, 2024. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Declares an emergency, effective on passage.